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StarTimes Uganda Premier League
Express FC vs KCCA FC
Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.
Thursday, October, 23rd, 2025 – 8pm EAT
The much anticipated derby between Express and KCCA is set to light up the Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo this Thursday, in match day four of the Uganda Premier League.
This fixture marks a return to the league’s old format, promising a high stakes battle for bragging rights and early season momentum.
KCCA FC comes into the match seeking a return to winning ways after a start to the season that has seen the Lugogo-based side pick up one win and two draws. The club shared spoils in their previous league fixture against Lugazi at home.
The Cityzens will be without co-head coach Brian Ssenyondo, who is away with the Uganda U-17 team preparing for the World Cup in Qatar. Co-Head Coach Jackson Magera will take charge of the team henceforth.
We are prepared for the derby against Express. They are a good side that is playing well. They have had a fair start, but matches like these are usually not about current form but bragging rights and who wants it more. We will give the game everything we have got.
Express FC has had an inconsistent start to the 2025/2026 season. So far in the league, the Red Eagles have played three matches and accumulated four points. Their performance includes one win, one draw, and one loss.
Their most recent league match was a 1-1 draw against URA FC. Express FC’s goal-scoring form has been led by former KCCA FC player Muhammed Kagawa Ssenoga, who has two goals this season.
The derby returns to its traditional home at Nakivubo, a factor that is expected to captivate the atmosphere. Both teams are closely matched in the early standings and will be desperate for a victory to push them up the table.
Statistics #EXPKCCA (League and Uganda Cup)
In the previous 33 games between both sides, KCCA FC has won 13, while Express FC has won six times.
Both sides have shared spoils 14 times.
KCCA FC has scored 49 goals, while Express FC has scored 32 goals in the previous 33 games played.
Last 5 games between KCCA FC and Express FC
Express FC 0-3 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 0-1 Express FC
Express FC 3-4 KCCA FC
KCCA FC 1-2 Express FC
Express FC 0-0 KCCA FC
KCCA FC’s last three matches (UPL)
KCCA FC 0-0 Lugazi FC
KCCA FC 2-1 SC Villa
Kitara FC 1-1 KCCA FC
Express last three matches (UPL)
URA FC 1-1 Express FC
Police FC 2-1 Express FC
Express FC 1-0 UPDF FC
Team News #EXPKCCA
Forward Emmanuel Anyama has returned to the squad from a back injury that kept him out of the previous fixture against Lugazi FC.
KCCA FC welcomes the Uganda Cranes duo of Gavin Kizito and Herbert Achayi back to the squad. The pair missed the previous match against Lugazi FC due to fatigue accrued from long flights as they returned to Uganda from international duty.
Left back James Mubezi is ruled out due to a knock on the knee suffered in training. He is undergoing rehabilitation.
Brazilian Joao Gabriel continues his rehabilitation from a groin injury and will miss the fixture against Express FC.
Angolan winger Etienne Katenga suffered a setback in his recovery and is ruled out long-term due to injury of the fibula bone.
Teenager Yian Gatbel is ruled out due to a quadriceps strain suffered in training. He is undergoing rehabilitation.
Forward Derrick Nsibambi is ruled out due to a groin strain and will continue with his rehabilitation.
Teenagers Brain Jjara and our soccer academy skipper Steven Oyirwoth are ruled out of the match due to National Team engagements with the U-17 boys National Team ahead of the World Cup.
Available Team: #EXPKCCA
Lukwago, Mugolofa, Emojong, Oyirwoth, Gavin, Lazaro, Muhamud, Walusimbi, Haruna, Achayi, Obenchan, Magambo, Ssebaduka, Sserunjogi, Mayanja, Mugisha, Lutalo, Kwikiriza, Ssengendo, Yiga, Mugume, Alpha, Anyama, and Ahimbisbiwe.
For KCCA FC, a win would be a huge statement of intent and a boost for the team’s title aspirations. For Express FC, a victory at home would consolidate their position in the top half of the table and deliver a major blow to their rivals.
Fans can expect a fiercely contested match with both sides eager to prove their dominance in this historic rivalry.
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